Ahh crap, I used ATF-4 instead of Dexron III?

I got confused at auto zone a couple months ago and instead of buying Dexron III compatible fluid, I bought ATF+4 on accident. I flushed out my friend's Elantra's power steering system. He has been driving for 30,000 miles on it so far. Is there a big difference between ATF and Dexron? I'm kind of nervous now because he moved to L.A. Can't believe I just caught this mistake last night while reviewing the boards here.

Re: Ahh crap, I used ATF-4 instead of Dexron III?

Originally Posted by Poopsicle

I got confused at auto zone a couple months ago and instead of buying Dexron III compatible fluid, I bought ATF+4 on accident. I flushed out my friend's Elantra's power steering system. He has been driving for 30,000 miles on it so far. Is there a big difference between ATF and Dexron? I'm kind of nervous now because he moved to L.A. Can't believe I just caught this mistake last night while reviewing the boards here.

It's not as devastating as if you put EITHER of those in his Transmission. PS isn't that vital and doesn't really have anything to do with the performance of the car.

Originally Posted by CRAZIECRACKER

no buzzed does not count. u need to start a buzzed thread. this is the drunk thread please stay on topic.

Re: Ahh crap, I used ATF-4 instead of Dexron III?

yeah, there's no clutches or many plastic important parts in the steering system. unless you have something european that requires one of those funky mineral based fluids, you're fine. with these style systems it matters more that it has clean fluid, regardless of what it is, it should be just fine.

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